Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) at St. James' Park on Wednesday 2 December, kick-off 20:00.

Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9). Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Newcastle United 2–1 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 1.6 goals for Newcastle and 1.8 for Man Utd, making Newcastle 34% to win, the draw 24% and Man Utd 42%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 66%.